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Quick getaway

Whether you want to relax, soak up some culture, or discover the surroundings, Ann and Alain at B&B The Protea welcome you with open arms.

You're staying at a place steeped in history. In this building, Alain’s father and grandfather used to make machines for the tobacco industry. Today, cutters and lathes have been replaced by four large ground floor guest rooms with private entrance, lounge, garden and terrace.

The ideal base for bike rides and trails in Flanders Fields through picturesque villages with the Silent Witnesses of the Great War.

Fancy a city trip? Cities of culture such as Bruges, Kortrijk and Lille are just one hour's drive away.

A top destination for a great weekend getaway

Staying at our Bed & Breakfast

At B&B The Protea you feel at home. You're staying in one of the four ground floor guest rooms with private entrance and view of the fenced, quiet garden.

In the evening, over a nice chat with guests from around the world, you can plan the next day's outing. Knowledgeable advice is provided by your host, over a glass of wine or local beer.

After a well-deserved night's rest, you can enjoy a lavish local breakfast buffet in the living area in the good company of Ann, just perfect to kick off your day's outing.

All guest rooms feature luxury box spring beds, their own bathroom with walk-in shower and sink, a toilet, and a sitting area with satellite LED TV.

Single room Sea Life (18 sqm)

The Sea Life room is perfect to relax as a business traveller or globetrotter. This room offers a relaxing view of our garden and terrace. What to expect? An 18 sqm room, a comfortable single box spring bed and all washing facilities (shower, sink and toilet). In addition, you can relax day and night in the sitting area with satellite LED TV. A drink, coffee or tea, is always available in the living area.

Double room Safari (20 sqm)

In this room, you're spoilt in the morning by a walk-in rainshower. This room also offers every comfort: two single box spring beds, a sink, separate toilet and a table with two chairs. The Safari room with a 20 sqm area has a large soundproof sliding window giving onto the terrace and the garden. The satellite LED TV in your room allows you to watch your favourite programme. In the living area you can enjoy a drink, a cup of coffee or tea, and watch a DVD or read a book.

Double room Persimmon (22 sqm)

The Queen box spring bed (180x200) in this room guarantees a good night's sleep. The Persimmon room (21 sqm) features a satellite LED TV, walk-in rainshower, sink and toilet. The soundproof sliding window gives access to the terrace with a view of the garden. Via the guest room you have 24h access to the living area where you can find tourist information or read a book over a cup of coffee/tea or a drink. In the morning, make yourself at home by taking a refreshing shower followed by a local breakfast in the breakfast area.

Double room Frosted Fire (32 sqm)

If you love luxury, you should choose the cosy Frosted Fire room with mood lighting and glazing in the ceiling. The greatest asset of this 36 sqm double room is the king size double box spring bed (160x200) and a sitting area. Moreover, everything has its place in this lxury room: a large wardrobe, luggage rack, satellite LED TV, open walk-in rainshower, double sink and a toilet with mirror door. In our living area and sitting area, you have 24h access to our drinking facilitiies or you can watch a movie on WW I over a delicious cup of coffee/tea or a local beer. This guest room combines the best of all worlds: comfort, space and view of the fenced garden with terrace, and a warm welcome at a B&B.

Why B&B The Protea?

If you are keen on a whiff of history of World War I, you are bound to get your fill during a stay in our B&B. You will be lodging in the middle of Flanders Fields, on the famous Menin Road, with a host who will be delighted to give you a historical explanation of World War I. He outlines a road map along well known and lesser known sites, so you can discover the Silent Testimonies of the Great War on your own. Furthermore, tickets for the Museum Passchendaele 1917 and the Hooge Crater Museum are available from us at reduced prices.

You can enjoy your stay to the full also if you are athletically inclined: Cycle along the renewed cycling network or "wander through the woods with Jaek and Nink" for the kids. If you would rather don your walking shoes, there are various sign-posted walks in and around Zonnebeke.

Do you want to spend a day full of fun? Bellewaerde park is just 1 km away from our B&B. Tickets are available from us at reduced prices. The Aqua Park will open in 2019.

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In Passendale, you can visit the old cheese factory to taste some delicious local cheese and beer.

Discover the place where Jacques Brel was born: Zandvoorde.

Cycle through Beselare, the Witches' Parish, where you can enjoy a Witches' Beer or savour culinary delights at a local restaurant.

Geluveld, with Silent Witnesses of WWI and the story of one of Belgium's first female mayors after WWI.

Today's quiet and peaceful landscape in and around Zonnebeke is deceptive. Military cemeteries and monuments remind us of the "Battle of Passchendaele" during the "Great War". Step back in history with a visit to the Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 and experience a soldier's life in a dugout or trench. Relax in the chateau grounds, a wonderful park where history and present meet. The perfect setting for a cosy picnic. Or take a seat on the terrace for lunch, a local beer, etc.

We provide signposted cycle routes with free info and bike maps. Pre-book your bike with us, so it will be waiting for you upon your arrival.

THE IDEAL BASE FOR TRIPS

The Protea is the ideal base for a nice day outing to Ypres (5 km), Roeselare (20 km), Bruges (40 km), the Belgian coast (40 km) or Lille in France (25 km).